Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Arnold, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Aman Yadav, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Gregory Shaver, Purdue University; Eric Nauman, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

,problem solving skills, reflective thinking skills, and also gives them a meaningful andconceptual understanding of the topic.1,4,6,7 Thus, case-based instruction gives students a betterunderstanding of the material presented and allows them to have a smoother transition to thework force by allowing students to learn to apply material rather than memorize it.5,7Overall, case-based instruction has been used in numerous ways in the engineering field withencouraging results.9 However, using case-based instruction is a technique that requires moreeffort and more research in the engineering field. Specifically, the implementation of cases andthe perceptions of students about this approach is an area where more research should focus. Thecurrent

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Phy

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Ross, University of Detroit Mercy; Jenna Ross, Utica Center for Mathematics Science and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

connected to the input of the audio amplifier,students can hear the temporal pattern of light, either visible or infrared, that is producing currentin the cell. Room light causes audible noise to be generated by the amplifier. Students hear theoscillation due to the alternating current in the light. They hear a different pitch when they holdthe cell up to the front surface of a computer monitor, which refreshes at 72Hz, and they heardeafening silence when the cell is placed in direct sunlight. Television remote controls useinfrared LEDs to produce a digital signal. When one is directed at the solar cell and amplifiercombination, sounds are heard as buttons are depressed. We use this activity to show thatinfrared light reflects from a mirror in the

Conference Session

Cooperative Education and Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tylisha Baber, Michigan State University; Norman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

online format. Of the 52 industry managers contacted, 40 responded to the Page 13.1199.4survey, yielding a 77% response rate. The survey results indicated that industry managers wereextremely satisfied with the internship program, the interns, and the industry-universitycollaboration that it fosters. Industrial respondents also indicated they were satisfied with theacademic preparation (92%) and the overall performance of the engineering interns (89.7%).Assessment also revealed that six of the ABET 3(a-k) outcomes were strengths reflected in theperformance of co-op interns. Specifically, data analysis suggests that competencies a, c, d, f, g

Collection

2008 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Wolf-Dieter Otte; Anthony Crain

,project management, team management, etc.The author of this paper has been teaching Software Engineering for a number of years. Insteadof leaving the team formation up to chance, the author took the deliberate approach of designingteams in light of information the students provided about their personality and skills.The paper presented here reflects on the results of this experimental approach. It demonstrateshow the results of a specific psychological test, the Myers-Briggs personality test, can beemployed successfully to attribute test indicators to traits and qualities that are desirable in aproject’s team.IntroductionThe author of this paper has been teaching project-oriented Software Engineering classes at thejunior/senior university level

Collection

2008 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

James A. Ejiwale

. According to McPherson7 (2005) “Service learning is a method of teaching throughwhich students apply their academic skills and knowledge to address real-life needs in their owncommunities.” Eyler & Giles4 (1999) highlighted the importance of service learning as “a formof experiential education where learning occurs through a cycle of action and reflection asstudents work with others through a process of applying what they are learning to communityproblems, and at the same time, reflecting upon their experience as they seek to achieve realobjectives for the community and deeper understanding and skills for themselves.” It is essentialtherefore to provide a structured environment in which participants will be able to discover theirown styles of

Conference Session

Student Engagement and Motivation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University; Trevor Harding, California Polytechnic State University; William Hughes, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

, Page 13.1231.2think holistically, and engage in self-directed learning. Leah Jamisen, Dean of Purdue'scollege of engineering, also calls for "reflection,"3 a critical practice of moral and ethicaldevelopment4. While many of these skills have appeared to some extent in engineeringaccreditation criteria, engineering programs traditionally focus on the science andengineering content in their curricula, rather than developing and measuring skills like“life-long learning”. In an effort to intentionally strengthen students’ development inthese other areas, we turned to the research literature to discern how the variousconstructs such as moral development or self-directed learning, are linked to controllableaspects of the learning environment

Conference Session

Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fanyu Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University

Tagged Divisions

International

their progress, building theirsense of self efficacy, encouraging goal setting behavior and a commitment to remaincompetitive in a global economy.2 The rapid changes in new global economy suggest thenecessity to routinely upgrade existing engineering curricula to reflect these changes, andeven send students abroad to experience different cultures and changes in businessworld.3 All the research firmly believe that there is no doubt that new ever changingglobal economy and multi-culture concepts have become key elements in anyengineering curriculum. In addition to that successful experience of American highereducation could be a great asset to Chinese engineering curriculum developmente.3, 4Based on these literature reviews engineering curricula

Conference Session

Technology in the Physics or Engineering Physics C

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nataliia Perova, Tufts University; Walter H. Johnson, Suffolk University; Chris Rogers, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

. A construction of knowledgethrough meaningful activities, reflected in socio-constructivist ideas, rather then acquisitionthrough transmission in formal instruction, became important for deeper conceptual knowledgedevelopment, and scientific inquiry became an integral part of the learning sciences.Our instructional module should be effective in improving students learning based uponeducational theories such as multiple intelligences and constructivism. The unit provides alearning environment based on several principles of Gardner’s multiple intelligences theory. Avariety of learning activities are included, such as discussions that promote student–studentinteractions, group projects that allow for creative elements and laboratory

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suk Kim Chin, Australian Catholic University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

teamwork., most of the time this is done by just throwing students in teams in an ad hoc manner or just letting students form their own teams, resulting in very bad teamwork experiences, especially for the more talented students.To enable students to experience teamwork in a more favorable setting, this paper proposes asystem whereby students are trained to be effective members of a team as well as being effectiveleaders. There are very few activities geared towards similar goal. Notably, Chesney’s [2] workon “students’ reflection on group work” is one such activity. In [2], four 30-minute discussions,Chesney’s so-called “vignettes”, are given in a semester. Similar to the proposal described hereinis the inclusion of a teamwork

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Theis, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott; patricia watkins, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Library; Mary Angela Beck, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

wecontinually improve our engineering curriculum.After reviewing the ABET standards, we determined that as a future-oriented university valuingthe worth of sustainability education, we must evaluate engineering courses to see howsustainability might be most effectively or most creatively introduced into the currentengineering curriculum, i.e., what the most effective pathways of learning might be. However,engaging in such a project requires a rigorous self-reflection process by all the stakeholders—faculty, staff, students, administrators—to successfully implement such curricular changes.Assessment of stakeholder attitudes is therefore critical to a study such as this.This paper will report on a research project that will: 1) extend the idea of

Conference Session

Student Learning Techniques & Practices in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Hoffa, none; Steven Freeman, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

some researchers11,22,6 question the value of lab experiments,there is no doubt that the lab experiment is a commonly employed teaching tool in industrialtechnology. The purpose of laboratory experiments in industrial technology is, as Gillet,Latchman, Salzmann, and Crisalle10 said, “…to motivate, illustrate, and enlighten thepresentation of the subject matter addressed in the lecture” (p. 190).A written report often follows the lab experiment in order to cause the student to reflect on,summarize, and quantify the laboratory experience. To learn by doing in the laboratory,followed by reflecting on that experience and writing about it in the form of a report, can onlyfurther enhance learning. Lederman16 stated that “the assumption that students

Conference Session

Computer Education Management Tools I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carole Goodson, University of Houston; Barbara Stewart, University of Houston; Susan Miertschin, University of Houston; Luces Faulkenberry, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

bottle, and there’s no stuffing it backinside.” He also reflected that educators are advised to weigh the ethical issues attached toInternet technologies. Academic honesty issues, while not unique to technology-based tools, areexacerbated by technology enhanced speed, access, ease of manipulation, and scope ofdissemination. Holt felt that risks were magnified by the power of electronic systems. Kleinerand Lord 14 similarly stated that while crib sheets and copying answers have been around for along time, what technology has brought is an expansion of the problem with new avenues tocheat, boldness in using technology tools, and erosion of conscience.Specific applications of technology further accelerate the rate of dishonest behavior. Forexample

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Senay Purzer; Alison McKay, University of Leeds; Mark Henderson, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University; Alan de Pennington, University of Leeds

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

produced during the protocol. A key characteristic of the product design teamswas their use of drawings at every stage of the design process; in contrast the freshmanengineering teams carried out more detailed information gathering activities. These differencesbetween senior product and freshman engineering teams reflected the emphasis areas in theircurriculum. All four teams frequently iterated between the different stages of the design processand project planning was a neglected area for all teams. Further research is needed to increasethe number of team studies to explore the role of design drawings in supporting teamcommunication, team information gathering and use processes, and the role of team diversity insupporting innovative design

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Minority Engineering Students

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pedro Leite, Kansas State University-Salina; Jung Oh, Kansas State University-Salina

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Minorities in Engineering

presented at the Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association, Biloxi, MS, 34 p.[9] Kennedy, H.; & Parks, J. (2000). Society cannot continue to exclude women from the fields of science andmathematics. Education, 120, Spring 2000.[10] Hazzan, O.; Dubinsky, Y.; Eidelman, L.; Sakhnini, V.; & Teif, M. (2006). Qualitative research in computerscience education. Proceedings of the 2006 SIGCSE Technical Symposium, 408-412.[11] Bandura, A. (1977). Self-efficacy: Toward a unifying theory of behavioral change. Psychological Review, 84,2, 191-215.[12] Fleming, N.D.; & Mills, C. (1992). Not another inventory, rather a catalyst for reflection. To Improve theAcademy, 11, 137-155

Conference Session

ERM Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Dahm, Rowan University; Roberta Harvey, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Inventory, andmethodology, the Let Me Learn® process, for characterizing the individual learning processes ofstudents. The Let Me Learn® (LML) process is a comprehensive strategy for buildingmetacognitive awareness in students. LML differs from learning styles approaches in thatlearning styles typically identify the learner with a personality type or category rather than aprofile reflecting degree of preference for multiple interacting patterns. Another key difference Page 13.1345.2is that LML emphasizes the learner’s capacity to use his/her patterns consciously andstrategically to adapt to different learning expectations, rather than merely seeking

Conference Session

Assessment

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Collura, University of New Haven; Samuel Daniels, University of New Haven

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Use of Self Assessment and Reflection in Professional Courses”7, “SustainableAssessment: Rethinking Assessment for the Learning Society”8, and “Redesigning Assessmentfor Learning Beyond Higher Education”9. The first of these provides useful information forengineering faculty who wish to use student self-assessment either as an input for assigninggrades or as a formative assessment tool to improve their courses. The latter articles are helpfulin understanding the critical role of self-assessment and reflection in the learning process.A few more recent articles were found with direct relevance to engineering education. Simon Page

Conference Session

ET Leadership, Administration, and Articulation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerry Samples, University of Pittsburgh -Johnstown

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

are the measure of your success. 2. Forget yourself – your excellence is reflected in your students. 3. Show your students the goal of your teaching – be visionary. 4. Accept your students – motivate them. 5. Show the practical as well as the theoretical. Page 13.838.3 6. Relate new information to known facts. 7. Repeat and renew – use different venues. 8. Let the student work – doing is best. 9. Let the student seek – lead them to new discoveries. 10. Provide a good learning environment. 11. Know your subject – present with interest and enthusiasm.These are not new ideas and many reflect what is currently taught

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerry Samples, University of Pittsburgh -Johnstown

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

the Page 13.839.3students? They don’t give me tenure!” Others throw themselves into teaching to side step thepressure to conduct important research or bring in a big grant. They can then explain theirfailure to complete dissertations, produce publications, or obtain tenure as rising from theirchoice to pursue teaching excellence.” Lowman goes on to say: “Such “champions of goodteaching” often fail to notice that some colleagues can balance the competing demands on theirtime and do well in both teaching and scholarship. It is this balance that is reflected in theteacher-scholar model.The next concern is why worry about teaching at all. In

Conference Session

Computer Applications in Energy Courses

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Idowu, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

the studentcould make use of the tool readily on any personal computer equipped with MicrosoftOffice. In addition students may further customize the visual feedback to reflect personalpreferences, as well as expand the list of energy measures. The measures currentlyavailable include tons of coal equivalents, fuel oil equivalents, Hartree energy, andhorsepower-hour, among others.III. OFF-LINE ENERGY DATABASEEnergy-related themes have received tremendous exposure in the news media over thelast half of this decade. The sources of energy, the conversion methods, utilization,conservation, environmental impacts, and many more continue to dominate newsheadlines worldwide. The political and economic realities continue to drive thediscussions on

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education III

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Yuan-Teng Cheng, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

tool.Student ratings were positive for all items. In general, students felt that the tool was interactive,relevant, and easy to use and understand. Figure 8 shows a summary of results for all fourattribute continuums from the Index of Learning Styles for the students in this study. These datasuggest that the students tended to be more visual than verbal and more active than reflective aslearners. Ladder Logic Debugging Tool The practice questions helped me to learn the material. 5.1

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peng Li, East Carolina University; Tijjani Mohammed, East Carolina University; Lee Toderick, East Carolina University; Chengcheng Li, East Carolina University; Philip Lunsford, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

different platforms. Most hands-on exercises can be donelocally without Internet connection.Compared to the centralized remote lab, the virtual lab is very portable, inexpensive, can be runon the students’ computers, anywhere, and at any time. We have experimented with virtualmachines in a number of labs with a high degree of success. Feedback from students indicatedsatisfaction.1. IntroductionInformation and computer technology programs are plagued by several major challenges. First,computing technologies are evolving at a rapid pace, making it difficult for schools to maintainup-to-date technologies in physical labs due to budget constraints. Second, lab exercisesdeveloped by faculty have short life span and need to be updated to reflect new

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarma Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University; Yaw Yeboah, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

security, and is a strategicissue of great importance to the nation. With society’s growing need for energy and energy-related workforce, many institutionsare vying to take advantage of these opportunities and challenges. Many academic institutionswith traditional engineering programs (e.g., chemical, civil, mechanical, electrical and nuclearengineering) have also created departments and/or programs in energy engineering to reflect thegrowing need and trend. To move The Pennsylvania State University to the forefront in energy,the Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering proposes a formal undergraduate degreeprogram (Bachelor of Science) in the growing field of energy engineering. The program will bebeneficial to students of several

Conference Session

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mukasa Ssemakula, Wayne State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

) innovative, like theories and meanings); visual learners (like visual presentation: vs. verbal learners (prefer written and --pictures, diagrams, flow charts) spoken explanations); inductive learners (prefer presentations vs. deductive learners (prefer presentations proceeding from specific to general) that go from general to specific); active learners (learn by trying things vs. reflective learners (learn by thinking out, working with others) things through, working alone); global learners (holistic, systems vs. sequential learners (linear, orderly, Page 13.958.2

Conference Session

History and Future of Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

opportunities for involvement and interaction that isdifficult to attain through traditional classroom activities.The process of active learning transforms students from the role as a passive recipient ofinformation just taking notes into a dynamic initiator of knowledge through participation. It hasbeen shown that students learn more when they take an active part in the educational process(Davis5, 1993). This can be facilitated through a variety of classroom exercises includinginteractive discussions, using ideas and concepts in practice, and actual application of the subjectmatter. This learning by doing approach requires participation, analysis, synthesis, evaluation,application, and reflection in terms of life, school, and work situations.Active

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K12 Teachers

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin Talley, University of Texas at Austin; Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas at Austin; Kristin Wood, University of Texas at Austin; Richard Crawford, University of Texas at Austin

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

participants and used to structurethe training. This lack of recognition of the method is an unexpected finding, deserving offurther investigation. The results of the study also revealed that the teachers who took theDTEACh training workshop three or more years before the survey showed very similarresponses to teachers who attended the workshop more recently, thus indicating that use oftechniques presented in the training workshop is not diminishing significantly with time.IntroductionActive Learning is an approach developed to improve learning, and typically consists oftechniques requiring students (as the name implies) to be actively engaged in learning throughspecially designed activities, followed by reflection upon what they have done1. This

Conference Session

Assessment Issues in Environmental Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gayle Davis, United States Military Academy; Michael Butkus, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

ethical considerations in an engineering design problem could begraded definitively with a grading rubric and thereby rendering a value or score as a part of theABET assessment, much like quizzes or homework grades. Inculcation of engineering ethicscould then be assessed as students’ progress through the engineering program. Secondly,develop a mechanism to help students reflect upon and appreciate social and cultural issuesfollowing study abroad experiences. This might be accomplished with a reflective essay.Shuman et al.9 suggests that globalization and cultural awareness through study abroad programsdevelops individuals with a broader understanding and tolerance towards social issues that couldaid in future ethical decision making processes

Conference Session

Assessment

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Terenzini, The Pennsylvania State University; Lisa Lattuca, Pennsylvania State University; Matthew Ohland, Purdue Engineering Education; Russell Long, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

according to the instrument/test-development standards generallyrecommended. The absence of a widely used and broadly applicable set of measures ofengineering learning outcomes has forced administrators and faculty members to wrestle with thechallenges and compromises inherent in educational assessment. Because the institutional costsof accreditation and assessment can be substantial, institutions often turned to locally developedmeasures that make minimal demands on financial and staff resources. These efforts typicallytake the form of survey questionnaires in which students are asked to report how much progressthey believe they have made in one content or skill area or another. These reports usually consistof one or more items intended to reflect

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K12 Teachers

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Howell, Western Carolina University; Robert Houghton, Western Carolina University; Elaine Franklin, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

levels of learning,beyond basic technology instruction3, 4. The goals would be to: 1, Help teachers learn the features and operation of the LEGO® Mindstorms® and NXT-G programming system 2, Help teachers apply the tool for robotics projects and data logging applications 3, Reflect with teachers daily on the applicability of the technology to specific classroom requirements 4, Reflect with teachers daily on the requirements imposed by the North Carolina (NC) standard course of study 5, Brainstorm with teachers the best practices to integrate the technology with not just robotics competitions, but also in math, science, and other areas and, 6 Have senior undergraduates in engineering technology and education take a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Frederick Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

two different products were combined into one product.CPR 4: Product A Project Design Specification (PDS) should reflect the commonDesign knowledge of the team about the project. The students make use ofSpecification (PDS) their preliminary research to develop environmental, performance, and technology specifications for their projects.CPR 5: Social Requires students to reflect on their proposed project and write an Page 13.1370.3Impact Statement impact assessment using the IEEE Code of Ethics [3] as the guidelines. For this assignment the students write one or two

Conference Session

Innovations in ME Laboratory Instruction

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Shaw, Geneva College

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

laboratory course often lead to last-minute writing withlittle time spent in reflection and review2. Stephen Brookfield3 speaks to the heart of the teacherwhen he describes our motivation to instill habits of self-evaluation and peer evaluation. “Sooner or later students leave the intellectual enclave of higher education and return to the workaday world. For them to have acquired the habit of examining their own work critically as a detached observer is an incalculable benefit”. “Likewise, for students to have learned something of the art of peer evaluation – of giving helpful critical insights to colleagues and intimates in a manner that affirms rather than shames – develops in them in them a capacity that will be sought out by their peers